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Janet Guthrie and Shawna Robinson are the only 2 women prior to the running of the 2012 Daytona 500 where Danica Patrick will be added to the list. Danica has a guaranteed starting spot thanks to Stewart Haas Racing. They have a golden ticket for being top 35 in owners points from 2011 which assures them of starting the first 5 races no matter where they qualify.
The first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500 was Janet Guthrie
In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500.
On May 29, 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. She qualified 26th and finished 29th.
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What famous race was held for the first time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1911?
The first race on May 30, 1911 was called the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race a/k/a International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race. The race is now known as the Indianapolis 500.
Who won the first race at Indianapolis 500?
Ray Harroun
Who was the first woman in the Indianapolis 500?
Janet Guthrie
When was the first Indy 500?
The Indianapolis 500 was originally known as the "1911 International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race," and that first race was held on May 30, 1911 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The first winner was Ray Harroun.
When the 1st automobiles race at the Indianapolis 500?
A car called Marmon Wasp won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911.
100 years ago today the first race was held at Indianapolis motor speedway what famous race still runs their?
The Indianapolis 500.
What famous car race is held on Memoria W eekend?
The Indianapolis 500 car race is held in Indianapolis, Indiana every Memorial Day weekend.
What was the first car race at the Indianapolis 500?
The first "500" was held at the Speedway on Memorial Day, May 30, 1911.
Who won first 500 race?
Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 driving a Marmon Wasp.
Did Dale Earnhardt Jr. ever race in the Indianapolis 500?
No. Dale Jr. has never entered the Indianapolis 500 race.
How long is the indianapolis motor race?
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500, is two and half miles in length.
How many people attend the Indianapolis 500 race?
The IRL's Indianapolis 500 is 200 laps in length.
